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<p>[QUOTE="Ladybranch, post: 1453, member: 44"]>If the glass was flashed, I would still expect to be able to feel the pattern slightly raised... same with enameling... which leaves staining. <</p><p><br /></p><p>Hmmmm..... I can't say I can feel a raised design, but the design areas, the ruby color, is smoother than the "frosted" areas. Thank you moreother... for your help!</p><p><br /></p><p>>same with enameling...<</p><p><br /></p><p>One of the other ruby glass items I have is a covered ruby bowl that has a roundish frosted area with a ruby bird, ruby nest , ruby butterfly, fine ruby line vine/limb with enamel white floral in it. There are traces of gold trim still visible around the nest, bird and on the vine. You can feel the raised white enamel. Tomorrow I'm going to post a query about it, but too busy this pm. The family is planning a surprise birthday party for me this evening. Of course I don't know about it! With the phone ringing off the hook for everyone but me, and the whispering, it certainly wasn't hard to guess. In a little time I have to get on my surprised expression!</p><p><br /></p><p>--- Susan[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Ladybranch, post: 1453, member: 44"]>If the glass was flashed, I would still expect to be able to feel the pattern slightly raised... same with enameling... which leaves staining. < Hmmmm..... I can't say I can feel a raised design, but the design areas, the ruby color, is smoother than the "frosted" areas. Thank you moreother... for your help! >same with enameling...< One of the other ruby glass items I have is a covered ruby bowl that has a roundish frosted area with a ruby bird, ruby nest , ruby butterfly, fine ruby line vine/limb with enamel white floral in it. There are traces of gold trim still visible around the nest, bird and on the vine. You can feel the raised white enamel. Tomorrow I'm going to post a query about it, but too busy this pm. The family is planning a surprise birthday party for me this evening. Of course I don't know about it! With the phone ringing off the hook for everyone but me, and the whispering, it certainly wasn't hard to guess. In a little time I have to get on my surprised expression! --- Susan[/QUOTE]
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